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Words Describing Tone In Poetry

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

accepting

a)

protesting about something

b)

tolerating without protest

c)

arguing with someone

d)

being tired and ready to sleep

2.

admiration

a)

disliking something or someone

b)

looking through a window

c)

needing to be heard

d)

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

3.

affectionate

a)

having or displaying emotional warmth or fondness

b)

having or displaying dislike or anger

c)

not feeling any way at all

d)

able to drive on a busy highway

4.

aghast

a)

happy about something

b)

struck with fear or dread; horrified

c)

able to get gas without asking for help

d)

concerned or worried about something

5.

apprehensive

a)

feeling sad when you hear a certain song

b)

a feeling of happiness or joy

c)

feeling no way at all

d)

in fear or dread of possible harm to come

6.

bantering

a)

following a certain band from town to town

b)

cleverly amusing dialogue between people

c)

the sound a horse makes when it is walking

d)

boring conversation between people

7.

begrudge

a)

a popular movie

b)

to happily accept something

c)

to carry a grudge for years

d)

allow unwillingly or reluctantly

8.

bemused

a)

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements

b)

to be a muse for someone else

c)

excited for an upcoming event

d)

an uneasy feeling of being used by bees

9.

biting

a)

what small dogs do quite often

b)

words that are delightful and complimentary

c)

words that are capable of emotionally hurting someone

d)

a way to describe beach erosion

10.

boastful

a)

exhibiting self-importance

b)

exhibiting a portrait in a museum

c)

exhibiting insecurity

d)

exhibiting extreme affection

11.

candid

a)

something you say when asked if you ate today

b)

very secretive and sneaky

c)

a big insect which makes noise

d)

openly straightforward and direct without secretiveness

12.

caustic

a)

smooth and soft to the touch

b)

emotionally harsh or corrosive in tone

c)

extremely sweet in tone

d)

something you say when your dog visits the vet

13.

cavalier

a)

a case of mistaken identity

b)

caring a lot about others

c)

feeling nothing at all

d)

given to disregard of others

14.

condescending

a)

disrespecting someone because you think you are smarter

b)

a felon going downstairs

c)

respecting someone because you think you are nice

d)

wishing you could win the lottery

15.

coy

a)

shy in a playful or provocative way

b)

being the "life of the party" by cracking funny jokes

c)

a type of orange fish commonly found in small ponds

d)

angry toward others

16.

cynical

a)

believing the best in human nature or motives

b)

circular in shape

c)

has to do with sin and forgiveness

d)

believing the worst of human nature or motives

17.

detached

a)

feeling set apart from others

b)

feeling deeply connected to others

c)

feeling constant conflict within yourself

d)

when you no longer need to worry about taxes

18.

ecstatic

a)

feeling sadness or worry

b)

feeling sparks fly off of your clothes

c)

feeling immense delight or happiness

d)

describes dreams of snow or rain

19.

exultant

a)

concerned about the future

b)

a sleeping enclosure for your entire family

c)

happily proud because of triumph or success

d)

a feeling of tiredness that you just can't shake

20.

flippant

a)

showing an inappropriate lack of seriousness

b)

showing an appropriate level of respect

c)

describes an unkind game which includes insects

d)

describes a feeling of fatigue

21.

fond

a)

the way some people misspell found

b)

a feeling of irritation with the behavior of others

c)

having affection for another person or animal

d)

displaying anger toward another person

22.

guarded

a)

cautious and reserved with your feelings

b)

open and outspoken about your feelings

c)

misunderstood by others

d)

understood by others

23.

indignant

a)

a feeling of joy and happiness

b)

what some insects do to build their homes

c)

describes a person who is sleeping

d)

angered at something unjust or wrong

24.

melancholy

a)

a rare disease that has to do with freckles

b)

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

c)

a feeling of joy and excitement

d)

no known definition exists for this word

25.

naive

a)

describes a person who has traveled the world

b)

bitter and withdrawn in the company of others

c)

unable to use the fingers on the left hand

d)

inexperienced, especially about human nature

26.

nostalgic

a)

having to do with the nose

b)

unhappy about being away; longing for familiar things

c)

wishing for a lot of money

d)

excited about the future

27.

poignant

a)

something which makes you feel pity or sadness

b)

something which makes you feel extreme happiness

c)

a particular food of Pacific Islanders

d)

a comedic movie or show

28.

provocative

a)

being an advocate for vocational schools

b)

tending to dull the senses

c)

tending to excite or stimulate

d)

describes a feeling of hunger or thirst

29.

reflective

a)

a way of moving through time and space

b)

looking only toward the future

c)

speaking with an excited tone

d)

deeply or seriously thoughtful

30.

resignation

a)

when the entire nation has to sign a document again

b)

acceptance of an unpleasant yet inevitable situation

c)

not knowing how to read street signs

d)

a feeling of fighting the power of others

31.

reverent

a)

the sound a car makes when the gas pedal is pushed

b)

another word for a preacher or priest

c)

feeling or showing no respect for others

d)

feeling or showing profound respect

32.

sentimental

a)

marked by cynical and angry emotion

b)

marked by tender or loving emotion

c)

marked with a certain smell that you just can't remember

d)

a feeling of uneasy fear

33.

sly

a)

a feeling of coldness which only happens in winter

b)

marked by courage and boldness

c)

marked by skill in deception

d)

describes a feeling of distaste

34.

solemn

a)

a certain way to travel via sled

b)

acting silly and laughing

c)

a feeling of bravery

d)

acting dignified and serious

35.

swagger

a)

to act in an overly self-assured or conceited way

b)

to act in an insecure and worried way

c)

items which are supposed to be cool

d)

to stumble about and almost fall

36.

whimsical

a)

sounds of music made by the wind

b)

influenced by pent-up boredom

c)

influenced by the imagination; fun for the mind

d)

a way of understanding that no one yet understands

37.

wry

a)

a type of savory bread commonly used for sandwiches

b)

gracious and giving in a caring way

c)

able to connect with others via thoughts

d)

humorously sarcastic or mocking

38.

longing

a)

prolonged and unfulfilled desire or need

b)

sad acceptance of the truth

c)

the opposite of shorting

d)

quick and joyful acceptance of love

39.

pensive

a)

describes a way to write

b)

characterized by singing or humming

c)

deeply or seriously thoughtful

d)

able to let go of the past

40.

self-assured

a)

the unusual ability to insure oneself

b)

showing confidence in your own worth

c)

a feeling of being sure about others

d)

showing insecurity and fear